Marine conservation

The FII Miami Summit brings leaders together for positive change including Gwyneth Paltrow, Rob Lowe & Augusto of Global Child "Travel & Purpose"

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Tubi, Future Investment Initiative Institute, Miami International Airport, IHeartMedia, Climate change, Mass media, Blackstone Inc., Travel, Society, FII, Artificial intelligence, Hope, LATAM Airlines Group, Marine conservation, VIX, Heart, Movement, Vizio, Miami Dolphins

"At the heart of our endeavor is the need to connect the planet as we showcase positive initiatives like many of those championed at the FII Events.

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"At the heart of our endeavor is the need to connect the planet as we showcase positive initiatives like many of those championed at the FII Events.
The latest FII conference in Miami, themed 'On the Edge of a New Frontier,' underscored the rapid technological shifts reshaping societies and economies globally.
Richard Attias, CEO of FII Institute, emphasized the urgency for collaborative action in addressing pressing challenges, including the regulation of artificial intelligence.
Global Child "Travel & Purpose" can be enjoyed on major streaming platforms around the world like Vizio, Tubi, Peacock, VIX, RokuChannel, Emirates, LATAM Airlines & others.

Bank of America Refinances Gabon Sovereign Debt for Nature and Ocean Conservation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announces the completion of the first ever debt-for-nature transaction in Continental Africa to refinance $500 million of sovereign debt of the Gabonese Republic ("Gabon").

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LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announces the completion of the first ever debt-for-nature transaction in Continental Africa to refinance $500 million of sovereign debt of the Gabonese Republic ("Gabon").
Similarly, a Blue Loan is a loan where the proceeds are dedicated to finance or refinance activities that contribute to ocean protection.
Bank of America acted as Sole Initial Purchaser, Structuring Agent and Bookrunner on the $500 million issuance, marking the start of what will be a 15-year-long conservation and refinancing project for Gabon.
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Bank of America Refinances Gabon Sovereign Debt for Nature and Ocean Conservation

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announces the completion of the first ever debt-for-nature transaction in Continental Africa to refinance $500 million of sovereign debt of the Gabonese Republic ("Gabon").

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LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America announces the completion of the first ever debt-for-nature transaction in Continental Africa to refinance $500 million of sovereign debt of the Gabonese Republic ("Gabon").
Similarly, a Blue Loan is a loan where the proceeds are dedicated to finance or refinance activities that contribute to ocean protection.
Bank of America acted as Sole Initial Purchaser, Structuring Agent and Bookrunner on the $500 million issuance, marking the start of what will be a 15-year-long conservation and refinancing project for Gabon.
For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts .

Pew Funds 7 Researchers to Advance Ocean Conservation

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Pew Charitable Trusts announced the seven recipients of the 2023 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation .

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PHILADELPHIA, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Pew Charitable Trusts announced the seven recipients of the 2023 Pew Fellowship in Marine Conservation .
The researchers—from Australia, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, the United Kingdom, and the United States—join a network of 202 Pew marine fellows from 42 countries.
The new fellowship is a partnership between the Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation and the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences .
The Pew Fellows Program in Marine Conservation awards midcareer scientists and other experts $150,000 grants over three years to pursue marine conservation-oriented research projects.

Oceana’s New York Gala Raises Over $1.6 Million to Protect and Restore the Oceans

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Over the past nine years, Oceanas New York Gala has raised more than $13 million to help deliver policy victories for our oceans.

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Over the past nine years, Oceanas New York Gala has raised more than $13 million to help deliver policy victories for our oceans.
This years event, which returned Blancpain as Presenting Partner, celebrated a wave of victories for our oceans.
Oceana continues to push forward for the sake of our oceans, for all their remarkable and wondrous inhabitants, and for future generations, he added.
For a full list of underwriters and partners, gala committee members, auction items, and more information about Oceanas 2022 New York Gala, visit https://www.oceananygala.org/ .

Real Time Entertainment & Management Announces 2nd Annual Florida Fin Festival Benefiting OCEARCH

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real Time Entertainment & Management announces the 2nd annual Florida Fin Festival, a free, 2-day ocean conservation, education and music festival, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, at The Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Real Time Entertainment & Management announces the 2nd annual Florida Fin Festival, a free, 2-day ocean conservation, education and music festival, Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18, at The Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.
The event benefits OCEARCH at Jacksonville University, a nonprofit dedicated to research, education, and outreach to accelerate the ocean's return to balance.
"Ocean Conservancy is thrilled to bring immersive, interactive experiences to this event through our Education Village," said Florida Director of The Ocean Conservancy, J.P. Booker.
Community events like the annual Florida Fin Festival provide the public with opportunities to bond with their neighbors and unite in our effort to protect our ocean and coasts," Booker continued.

Pew Welcomes Six 2022 Marine Fellows

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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PHILADELPHIA, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced that six scientists have been named the 2022 recipients of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation.

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PHILADELPHIA, March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pew Charitable Trusts today announced that six scientists have been named the 2022 recipients of the Pew fellowship in marine conservation.
Each Pew marine fellow will conduct a three-year research project designed to build evidence to inform pressing challenges in the marine environment.
"Pew has long supported research that can be used to expand our knowledge and inform critical decisions about our oceans, and the newest Pew marine fellows join a growing community of individuals who are pursuing innovative, actionable science."
The 2022 Pew marine fellows are:
Amon will explore Trinidad and Tobago's little-studied mesophotic and deep-sea habitats to inform management of deep-ocean biodiversity in the country.

Iceland Fisheries Minister signals end of whaling

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Friday, February 4, 2022

Svandis Svavarsdottir, Icelandic Minister for Fisheries, told media the government is evaluating social and economic impacts of the decision which she anticipates will be negligible following three years without commercial whaling in the country's waters.

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Svandis Svavarsdottir, Icelandic Minister for Fisheries, told media the government is evaluating social and economic impacts of the decision which she anticipates will be negligible following three years without commercial whaling in the country's waters.
Ms. Svavarsdottir cited the lack of any Icelandic whaling for the last three years as well as the low economic importance of the activity for Iceland as reasons not to renew the whaling quota.
For example the US-based Whole Foods chain halted its marketing of Icelandic products in response to continued whaling in Iceland.
More than 1,500 fin and minke whales have been killed in Iceland since 2003 the year the country resumed commercial whaling after a 13-year hiatus.

Travel Preparations are Underway: More Fun Awaits in the Philippines

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Friday, September 17, 2021

While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.

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While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.
As the country waits for international borders to reopen for travel, find out how the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been gearing up its initiatives and preparations through the #MoreFunAwaits campaign.
There is really more to discover in the Philippines, with world-class destinations that are thrilled to welcome tourists once international travel resumes.
Browse the choices of activities and receive the latest updates and travel advisories about the Philippines by visiting http://www.morefunawaits.com/ or by downloading the Travel Philippines app at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Travel Preparations are Underway: More Fun Awaits in the Philippines

Retrieved on:

Friday, September 17, 2021

While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.

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While international travel to the Philippines is still restricted, domestic travel has resumed since the second half of last year.
As the country waits for international borders to reopen for travel, find out how the Philippines Department of Tourism (DOT) has been gearing up its initiatives and preparations through the #MoreFunAwaits campaign.
There is really more to discover in the Philippines, with world-class destinations that are thrilled to welcome tourists once international travel resumes.
Browse the choices of activities and receive the latest updates and travel advisories about the Philippines by visiting http://www.morefunawaits.com/ or by downloading the Travel Philippines app at the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.